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Title:

Nano Alumina Adsorbent Based Water Filter for Arsenic and Fluoride Removal
Value Proposition:

The adsorbent  and device developed can simultaneously remove fluoride and arsenic from the contaminated water and can provide clean fluoride arsenic free drinking water to the common people.
Summary Application:

The nanoalumina developed can efficiently remove fluoride (15-18mg/g) and arsenic (18-22 mg/g) from the water. The device was also developed that can operate without electricity.
Advantages:
  • User friendly
  • Cost effective
  • Energy efficient
  • No wastage of water
  • Retians essential mineral ions
Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Advance Material and Process Research Institute
CSIR-Advance Material and Process Research Institute[CSIR-AMPRI]
:  director[at]ampri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-755- 2457105
:https://ampri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Chemistry, Chemical Processes Polymers [Chemistry, Chemical Processes] Nanomaterials [Materials] Water treatment [Environmental (Clean Tech.)]